Deborah Rhodes: A Breast-Cancer Screening Breakthrough

Deborah Rhodes, a Yale internist and expert in molecular breast imaging, shares groundbreaking advancements in breast cancer screening, particularly for women with dense breast tissue. She discusses the need for better detection methods and the challenges of gaining widespread adoption. The conversation touches on the ethical dilemmas surrounding commercialization in medical research and the impact of government funding cuts on innovation. Rhodes also highlights the historical context of screening techniques and the importance of improving patient safety in healthcare.